Gartner’s latest report finds worldwide PC shipments reached over 63 million units in the second quarter of 2025, a 4.4% increase from second quarter of 2024.
“In the second quarter of 2025, enterprise demand outpaced consumer demand, underpinned by Windows 11 migrations and pandemic-era desktop renewals, while consumer refreshes slowed as buyers deferred purchases,” said Rishi Padhi, Research Principal at Gartner. “PC shipments are forecast to rise 2.4% in 2025, propelled by a tariff-driven front-loaded inventory surge in the first half of 2025 in the U.S., and ongoing Windows 11 replacement cycles in the rest of the world. In the second half of 2025, shipment growth is expected to plateau as vendors draw down stock in response to demand, potentially creating excess inventory by year-end.
The report cites a slight improvement in the total PC market in APAC after consecutive quarters of decline, hinting at a modest recovery and stronger than usual demand. One factor hindering predicted growth is that many organizations are opting to update PCs to Windows 11 rather than investing in new hardware.
Gartner examines preliminary worldwide PC vendor unit shipments in thousands estimates for companies Lenovo, HP Inc., Dell, Apple, ASUS, and category ‘others.’